Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Washington (1100 Ohio Drive SW). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40 to $75; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after October 31.
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242
- Area
- DC, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $40 to $75 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: 5K $45 → $50
- Registration
- Open. Opened June 30, online signup closes Sunday, December 6, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 31 to pay $45 instead of $50.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.